Youth Development Specialist Manitowoc

Position Overview

The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for implementing supervising and evaluating activities in a variety of program areas such as education and STEM arts and crafts sports and recreation good character and citizenship and health and wellness. The Youth Development Specialist will ensure the Club environment is healthy fun safe clean and well maintained for Club members ages 6-18.

Schedule- Part Time (Monday-Friday)

Essential Job Functions

• Create an environment that actively engages Club members in programs and activities.
• Record program attendance accurately for all programs and activities facilitated with Clubmembers.
• Provide guidance and positive role modeling to Club members.
• Monitor programs and activities to ensure the safety of Club members.
• Abides by Mandated Reporter policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments to align goals and strategies and to foster aculture of cooperation and teamwork.
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the effective implementation of continuousimprovement processes.
• Support the ethical use of data to make decisions in a timely and informed manner.
• Represent the organization to the community in a way that enhances the organizations profilebuilds its reputation supports its strategic priorities and advances its mission.
• Contribute to operational goals and objectives that align with and advance the organizationsstrategic priorities.
• Strive to meet and surpass the expectations of youth families staff volunteers Board fundersand other key stakeholders.
• Focus efforts on promoting equity engaging in trauma-informed and continuous improvementpractices and doing what is needed to help the communities the organization serves becomegreat places for all children and youth to grow and thrive.
• Ensure current safety practices meet or exceed organizational requirements.
• Support the implementation of new or amended policies practices and processes that further mitigate and minimize safety risks.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence aligning your efforts with the organizations valuesmission strategic priorities and policies.
• Participate in available coaching opportunities regular one-on-one meetings with supervisorperformance evaluations and goal setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development by following talent developmentrequirements and creating and following a professional development plan.

Other duties as assigned.

The Youth Development Specialist requires a majority combination of the following:

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated record of youth development knowledge behavior management techniquesclassroom management techniques and ability to inspire and motivate.

Skills and Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey information in a timely open andclear manner.
• Reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers software and other technology tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Key Characteristics (Standard for every position in the organization).

• Is mission-driven and values-based.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Upholds a commitment to equity while striving to be anti-racist and respectful of culturaldifferences with all stakeholders.
• Contributes to a purpose-driven culture characterized by trust inclusion belonging autonomyand learning.
• Operates with excellence in mind in all matters.